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Monday 8am - 4:30pm Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm Thursday 8am - 4:30pm Friday 8am - 4:30pm Saturday 8am - 4:30pm Sunday 8am - 4:30pm

Haycombe Cemetery & Crematorium

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26/04/2026

Haycombe is home to so many beautiful trees, and this one is stealing the show! Watch our Magnolia Tree burst into bloom in this video.🌸

23/04/2026

We are looking for two compassionate and professional Bereavement Consultants to join the team here at Haycombe. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents during their most vulnerable moments. Application details can be found in the comments below.

20/04/2026

A beautiful blanket of pristine white can be found among one of the woodland areas. Such delicate flowers, on a plant known for it’s less than delicate aroma!
Wild garlic grows well at Haycombe, and we enjoy the sights (and the smells!) that it brings.

17/04/2026

An early start this week rewarded our grounds team with this view. Low fog settling over the valley and a peaceful start to the day.

13/04/2026

🌸 Save the date 🌸
The Spring Baby Remembrance Service will take place at Haycombe on 13th June 2026.
A gentle and reflective service to remember and honour babies who are always loved and never forgotten. All who have been affected by the loss of a baby are welcome.

10/04/2026

The stunning view from Englishcombe Garden is one that never fails to bring a sense of calm 🌿This peaceful garden offers a truly special place for reflection and remembrance, and we now have only a limited number of plots remaining. Please get in touch for more information.

07/04/2026

The Red Robin hedges around the Butterfly Section are looking particularly striking at the moment. Their rich red tones add such a peaceful and uplifting touch to this special space.🌺

04/04/2026

Wishing you a peaceful Easter from all of the team at Haycombe🌷
May this season of spring bring comfort, reflection, and hope.

01/04/2026

🌞 Summer Opening Hours Begin Today 🌞
From Wednesday 1st April, the cemetery grounds will move to summer hours.
Gates open: 8:00am
Gates close: 8:00pm (or at dusk, whichever comes first)
As the evenings get lighter, we kindly ask visitors to avoid entering the grounds as it gets dark. Our locking-up team do their best to ensure everyone is out, and we’d hate to accidentally lock anyone in!

29/03/2026

🌿 Celebrating 65 Years of Haycombe Crematorium 🌿
Today marks a very special anniversary for Haycombe Crematorium.
On 29th March 1961, the crematorium was officially opened. Beginning six and a half decades of service to the community, supporting families with care, dignity, and compassion.
Over the past 65 years, Haycombe has been a place of remembrance, reflection, and peace for countless people across Bath and the surrounding area. We are proud of the dedicated teams, past and present, who have helped shape its history.
Below is a photo of the original commemorative plaque from the opening day, a lasting reminder of the crematorium’s heritage.
Thank you to everyone who has been part of Haycombe’s story. Here’s to honouring the past and continuing our commitment to supporting families for many years to come.

26/03/2026

Can you spot the squirrels? 🐿️
Our little furry residents were out enjoying the sunshine today, but they are so quick it's often hard to take a photo! They may be tiny, but they bring so much life and charm to our peaceful grounds.

23/03/2026

Thank you to everybody who has donated an Easter Egg so far. We are collecting them in the main office until 26th March. Your kind contributions show children and their families that they are thought of as they deal with painful times, and will bring a smile this Easter!

Address

Whiteway Road
Bath
BA22RQ

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm
Saturday	8am - 4:30pm
Sunday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+441225396020

Website

https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/burials-cremations-and-memorials

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Our Story

Haycombe Crematorium is the only crematorium within the Bath and North East Somerset area and is located on the southern edge of Bath (BA2 2RQ), and has large windows overlooking the beautiful Englishcombe valley. It was built in 1961, the first cremation taking place on 2nd April of that year. The total number of cremations carried out in the first year was 897 - the average today is approximately 1,600 per annum.

Cremation is a very ancient method of disposal of the dead. Everyone knows that the Vikings practiced it and that urns containing cremated remains are regularly found in Roman burial sites in Britain, but were you aware that there are Bronze age sites too? However, cremation seemed to disappear following the rise of Christianity to become non-existent during the Victorian era and only gradually became an option for the general public again in the early 1900s requiring new legislation to do so. Since then it has grown in popularity until approximately 72% of deaths are followed by cremation nationally, with nearer 90% in the local area.